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Latching mechanism having a pre-adjusted load

US5016931A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 1989
Grant dateMay 21, 1991
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/705
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A mechanism for adjusting the load applied through the keeper or latch portion of a latch assembly. The mechanism includes a main body, a drive system for applying a preload, a slip clutch mechanism for disengaging the drive system when a predetermined preload is reached, and an adjusting means on the slip clutch mechanism for selecting the predetermined preload.

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